Rocky River Reservation - Nature Center Trails
Ohio · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Rocky River Reservation - Nature Center Trails is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Red-tailed Hawk, and Red-bellied Woodpecker among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x marinus
American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x fuscus
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
American Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x hyperboreus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Golden-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
American Goldfinch
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
Blue Jay
House Finch
Red-headed Woodpecker
Eastern Bluebird
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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